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- Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
- The Department of Corrections is staffed by three (3) work shifts that cover the facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Work hours
- 8-hour shifts, rotating off days
- Alternative work schedules may be available, depending on operational needs.
- Salary:
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
- Active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry ;or
- Six months of paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents .
- This position is assigned to a long-term or specialized care facility and requires active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
- Required to attend three weeks of basic training in Elizabetown, PA.
- You must pass a background investigation.
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs- .
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nurse aide - , PA, United States - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Description
Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel HighlandsPrint )
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Nurse Aide - SCI Laurel Highlands
Salary
$42, $54,309.00 Annually
Location
Somerset County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N
Department
Department of Corrections
Opening Date
05/01/2024
Closing Date
5/5/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
30320
Position Number
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
N1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Department of Corrections, State Correctional Institution Laurel Highlands
Worksite Address
5706 Glades Pike
City
Somerset, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15501
Contact Name
Corleen Schmucker
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
Are you a compassionate person who believes that all people deserve proper medical care? Are you looking to meet new challenges and make a significant difference in a unique and diverse population? This may be the perfect career path for you The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) is searching for a dedicated and conscientious Nurse Aide for the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Laurel Highlands.
Use your skills to provide individualized treatment and help the DOC fulfill its mission of rehabilitating offenders and preparing them to return to the community.
If this sounds like an opportunity to use your nurse aide training and skills in a unique environment, apply today and check out everything a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer youDESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Nurse Aide, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, you are responsible for administering skilled care, personal care, outpatient care, and general population care.
Some daily responsibilities of the position include completing basic nursing skills and nursing procedures to maintain optimum inmate health and providing quality care such as obtaining vitals signs, weights, and other measurements as directed by the Registered Nurse; completing documentation as required; collecting specimens as directed by the Registered Nurse for urine, feces, and sputum; and assisting inmates with daily living activities and hygiene to ensure basic physical care needs are met.
You also participate in life skills programming by following nursing care plan orders, providing care and interventions consistent with inmate's needs, and documenting on assigned aspects of the nursing care plan.
Other key duties of the position include participating in emergency situations by performing emergency procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and participating in emergency response drills.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description \) .Work Schedule and
Additional Information:
TO BE DETERMINED:
1st shift (6:00 AM to 2:30 PM); 2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM); 3rd shift (10:00 PM to 6:30 AM)
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Special Requirement:
Additional Requirement:
Legal Requirement:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.
All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo )
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.
As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Do you possess six or more months of full-time paid experience in the care and treatment of geriatric or physically ill patients or residents?
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below.
The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision.
If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.03
SR-Do you possess active registration as a Nurse Aide in the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry?
If yes, please list your certification number and expiration date below. If you do not have a certification, please list N/A in the text box.
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Additional Requirement- Are you willing and able to attend 3 weeks of basic training in Elizabetown, PA?
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
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